Career：Singer
【明報專訊】Have you ever fantasised about performing on television shows or putting on a concert? What are the barriers and constraints of being a singer?
What are the qualities of a singer?
Singers or celebrities often need to cope with mean comments from their haters. It is important to possess good stress management skills and be mentally strong. Furthermore, they need to take care of their voices and avoid eating food that may harm their vocal cords (聲帶). For example, junk food, alcohol and cigarettes are bad for their voice. They need to get rid of all these.
Gaining public exposure is not an easy job
Being talented in singing or other performing arts is not the sole requirement for being a well-known singer. You need to find a proper way to present your talent to the general public. Some singers join singing competitions held by television stations, while other choose to showcase their abilities online. It is always good to pursue your dream, but make sure you have got a good marketing strategy since it is hard to make a living if you cannot gain enough public attention!
Shallow —A Star Is Born
Lady Gaga is a renowned American singer who has experienced ups and downs in her career. The film A Star Is Born is about how a singer meets a record producer and gets public attention. It illustrates the obstacles singers face when they are gaining fame and money but losing self-identity. The song Shallow has gone viral since it captures the struggles of a singer. Let's listen to the song!
■English highway﹕Get rid of
To remove an unwanted object or person that is annoying you.
e.g. You need to get rid of this unhealthy habit!
■Glossary
barrier (n) 障礙
constraint (n) 限制
possess (v) 擁有
sole (adj) 唯一的
[Smarties' Power English 第280期]
